What type of property is 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX?

1 Green Close, CM1 3DX is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX last change hands?

1 Green Close, CM1 3DX last sold for £900,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX?

1 Green Close, CM1 3DX has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX?

1 Green Close, CM1 3DX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX located?

1 Green Close, CM1 3DX sits in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district.

Is 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (175% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX?

The closest primary school to 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX is Writtle Infant School (449m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Writtle College Limited (821m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Green Close, CM1 3DX is Prestons Garage, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Green Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DX

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Green Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Green Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3DX). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £990,000 is 10% above the 2021 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2021 at £900,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Green Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Green Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Green Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DX

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Jun 2010
Renovation
Outcome in report
Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof to front of property.
Reference
09/01718/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£990,000

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Last sold (2021)

£900,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2021Most recent
£900,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in CM1 3DX: £185,000 (2006–1996).

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chelmsford district page.

Full Chelmsford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Prestons Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Writtle Infant School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 3DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

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FAQ

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